Dominica Citizenship
Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program Overview
Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program is one of the most established and respected citizenship by investment schemes in the world, designed to attract foreign capital and stimulate national development while granting investors and their families full citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Launched in 1993, the program enables qualified applicants to obtain Dominican citizenship by contributing to national development through a government fund or by investing in government approved real estate. Dominica combines breathtaking natural landscapes, political stability and a welcoming Caribbean lifestyle with efficient government processing and competitive investment thresholds, making it an appealing option for global citizens seeking enhanced mobility, asset diversification and expanded global opportunities.
WHY Choose Dominica?
Dominica offers a cost effective and straightforward pathway to global citizenship, backed by a stable government framework and a program with decades of operational credibility. As a Dominican citizen, individuals enjoy the right to live, work and study in Dominica, the ability to hold dual citizenship and access to visa free or visa on arrival travel to over 140 destinations worldwide. The program is particularly attractive for families, with flexible inclusion criteria for spouses, children and qualifying dependents and no mandatory physical residency requirement. Investors are not required to live in Dominica before or after citizenship is granted. With minimal taxation, transparent due diligence and a Caribbean lifestyle, Dominica Citizenship by Investment offers a compelling blend of global mobility and quality of life.
Program Benefits
- Visa free or visa on arrival travel to more than 140 destinations globally.
- Full Dominican citizenship for life with the right to live, work and study in Dominica.
- Ability to hold dual citizenship without relinquishing existing nationality.
- No mandatory residence or physical stay requirement.
- Flexible family inclusion, spouse, dependent children and qualifying parents or grandparents.
- Competitive investment thresholds and efficient processing timelines.
- Minimal taxation, no wealth, inheritance, or capital gains tax.
- Citizenship is transferable to future generations by descent.
- Contribution supports national development and infrastructure growth.
- Caribbean lifestyle with a stable and secure living environment.
INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program may qualify through one of two primary routes. The first is a non refundable contribution to the Government’s Economic Diversification Fund (EDF), with a minimum donation starting at US$200,000 for a single applicant or a main applicant and up to three dependents, with an additional contributions required US$250,000 for other dependents. The second route is a real estate investment, requiring the purchase of an approved property with a minimum value of US$200,000, the real estate must be held for at least three years (or five years if selling to another citizenship by investment applicant). All investments must be evidenced and maintained in accordance with program regulations.
APPLICATION FEES
The overall cost of the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program includes the qualifying investment amount as well as government processing and due diligence fees for the main applicant and eligible dependents. For the Economic Diversification Fund option, the base donation covers the government contribution, additional processing and due diligence fees are payable for each applicant. For the real estate route, in addition to the property purchase price, applicants must pay government processing and due diligence fees, as well as certificate issuance charges.
Professional advisory and legal services fees, covering the main applicant and eligible family members, are payable upfront and are non refundable. These fees include assistance with application preparation, document verification, submission and follow up with the Citizenship by Investment Unit until citizenship is granted. Any expenses related to official translations, notarization, legalization, document authentication, or property transfer are payable separately by the investor.
STEPS AND TIMELINE
- Select an eligible Dominica citizenship by investment route (EDF donation or approved real estate).
- Engage an Authorized Agent licensed by the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- Prepare all required personal, financial and compliance documentation.
- Submit the citizenship application through the Authorized Agent to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- Undergo due diligence, background checks and mandatory interviews.
- Receive approval in principle and make the donation payment or finalize the real estate purchase.
- Provide proof of payment and investment to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- Receive the Certificate of Naturalization confirming Dominica citizenship.
- Apply for and receive the Dominican passport for you and eligible dependents.
